Australia-Pacific

New Zealand's close ties to Australia and the Pacific makes this region an attractive place for many companies to begin their export activities.

If you're thinking about doing business in Australia Pacific, or are looking for extra insights to shape your strategy, our experts across the region regularly share their insights and publish them here.

Heading to market? Our guides include key information from economic data to cultural tips to help you do business in the Australia-Pacific region.

Guide to Australia

New Zealand and Australia have one of the closest and broadest economic and trading relationships of any two countries in the world. This strong business connection means significant opportunities for New Zealand exporters.

Guide to Fiji

Our blogs are must-reads for businesses looking for first-hand insights into this region.

How innovation helps Kiwi businesses succeed in Australia

New Zealanders have a great history of innovation, and that approach is vital for business success in Australia.

How to become a supplier to Woolworths Australia

Woolworths has size and clout like few other Australian retailers. With a whopping 992 stores and a 36 percent share of the local grocery market, getting your product stocked in Woolworths could spell phenomenal growth for your business in Australia.

How to become a supplier to Costco in Australia

You might be familiar with the Costco name in the American market, but it’s a global retailer with a major presence in Australia. See if Costco is the right retailer for your product in the Australian market.

Growing competition in Australia's health and organic food markets

Three key considerations for New Zealand companies looking to enter the Australian health and organic foods market are the intensity of competition; the growing need for organic certification; and the number of new distributors appearing for organic and natural products.

Competing globally? Go digital

Which is a greater contributor to GDP growth – digital or bricks and mortar trade in goods? According to a recent McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report, Digital globalisation: The new era of global flows1, the answer, as you may have guessed, is digital.

Is your tech company ready to jump the ditch?

Taking advantage of an emerging technology ecosystem in New Zealand, our technology companies are successfully breaking into similar networks in Australia. But before launching into the Australian market, you need to prepare yourself for success.

Our business resources include research to help you navigate the Australia-Pacific market.

Australia induction pack

If you're looking to set up in Australia, our induction pack will help you on the way.

Australia is a different market - Hellers

NZ Aid Programme opportunities in the Pacific

If you're a New Zealand company looking at aid opportunities in the Pacific, this video explains who the NZ Aid Programme works with and gives tips on how to differentiate your company when bidding for work.

Sales and channel management in Australia

How to become a supplier to Woolworths Australia

Woolworths has size and clout like few other Australian retailers. With a whopping 992 stores and a 36 percent share of the local grocery market, getting your product stocked in Woolworths could spell phenomenal growth for your business in Australia.